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External Nasal Valve Compromise

An often confused and overlooked component of the nasal airway is the external nasal valve. The external nasal valve refers to the mobile alar wall (the sidewalls of your nostrils).

Obstruction secondary to external valve compromise is most commonly due to:

1. Previous surgery
2. The aging process, and
   
3. Trauma

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